Dumfries
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Writer’s Group – Lessons Learned
Well, my first foray into the world of Writers Groups is now over, with Dumfries Writers adjourning their fortnightly meetings until the autumn. That’s understandable; people have so many other things to do during the summer months and holidays and other fun things get in the way of writing. It’s a shame though, as I’ve… Continue reading
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Issue 6 – Crossing Borders
Fankle Issue 6 – Crossing Borders. Continue reading
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Fankle 6 has arrived!
Dumfries and Galloway Writers Group has just released issue 6 of The Fankle magazine. As usual this is an A3 piece of paper cunningly cut and folded into a little booklet by some nifty origami work. In fact it’s kids play to do this (though you wouldn’t think so from our efforts!) Here’s a demonstration… Continue reading
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Publishing Fankle Magazine
One of the recent things Dumfries and Galloway Writers’ Group has been doing is the publication of The Fankle magazine. To date five Fankles have been released and number six is closed for submissions, with its release due shortly. The Fankle is a great wee booklet of short stories and poems, not just from writers… Continue reading
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Eskrigg Nature Reserve
It’s amazing how you can live in an area all your life yet still be able to stumble upon some little unexplored corner. For me that was Eskrigg Nature Reserve, by Lockerbie. While visiting the Environment Fair in Dumfries the other week I came across the stall of the volunteers who look after the Reserve. After… Continue reading